Evolving aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
New pressure on lawmakers as virus aid for firms hits limit
Lawmakers struggled Thursday to break a stalemate over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request for a small-business program, stoking uncertainty about when additional support will be available in a key rescue program now exhausted of funds.
Lawmakers struggled Thursday to break a stalemate over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request for a small-business program, stoking uncertainty about when additional support will be available in a key rescue program now exhausted of funds.
Layoffs and pay cuts are now striking more white collar jobs
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most. White collar employees, ranging from software programmers and legal assistants to sales associates and some health care workers, are absorbing layoffs or salary cuts.
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most. White collar employees, ranging from software programmers and legal assistants to sales associates and some health care workers, are absorbing layoffs or salary cuts.
Mnuchin, Schumer rev up talks as small business aid runs dry
With a key coronavirus rescue fund nearly exhausted, negotiations are accelerating in Washington over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request to help smaller employers across the country keep workers on their payroll.
With a key coronavirus rescue fund nearly exhausted, negotiations are accelerating in Washington over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request to help smaller employers across the country keep workers on their payroll.
US relief checks begin arriving as economic damage piles up
Government relief checks began arriving in Americans’ bank accounts as the economic damage to the U.S. from the coronavirus piled up Wednesday and sluggish sales at reopened stores in Europe and China made it clear that business won’t necessarily bounce right back when the crisis eases.
Government relief checks began arriving in Americans’ bank accounts as the economic damage to the U.S. from the coronavirus piled up Wednesday and sluggish sales at reopened stores in Europe and China made it clear that business won’t necessarily bounce right back when the crisis eases.
Book Culture asks for help
Book Culture has been in business in New York City for 22 years. But like many independent book stores before it, Book Culture's days could be numbered. The owner is asking for help from either the city or the state.
Book Culture has been in business in New York City for 22 years. But like many independent book stores before it, Book Culture's days could be numbered. The owner is asking for help from either the city or the state.
New tariffs hit boat retailer hard
Long Island-based Sea Eagle Inflatable Boats has been importing boats, paddle boards, and kayaks from China since the late 1990s. As the trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate, co-owner John Hoge finds keeping his business afloat it increasingly difficult.
Long Island-based Sea Eagle Inflatable Boats has been importing boats, paddle boards, and kayaks from China since the late 1990s. As the trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate, co-owner John Hoge finds keeping his business afloat it increasingly difficult.
Northern Boulevard's evolution
Six months ago, Chiquito Liquor Store opened at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens, fulfilling Elvis Espinal's dream of owning a business in Jackson Heights. Espinal says it is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens.
Six months ago, Chiquito Liquor Store opened at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens, fulfilling Elvis Espinal's dream of owning a business in Jackson Heights. Espinal says it is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens.
Exploring 'Tiny New York'
Turns out that old saying "good things come in small packages" really is true. Native New Yorker Suzi Siegel is out to prove it. As the author of the new book "Tiny New York," she knows that some of the most amazing things in this city aren't big at all. Suzi grew up in a tiny apartment in the Bronx and now lives in a tiny one in Queens.
Turns out that old saying "good things come in small packages" really is true. Native New Yorker Suzi Siegel is out to prove it. As the author of the new book "Tiny New York," she knows that some of the most amazing things in this city aren't big at all. Suzi grew up in a tiny apartment in the Bronx and now lives in a tiny one in Queens.
Tax breaks for small business
Some small businesses in New York City are celebrating the positive side of the recently passed taw overhaul. Even though there is a lot of talk about the big corporate entities like Apple, Facebook, or Google benefiting from this tax bill, Randall Filer, a professor of economics at Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center, said those corporate tax reductions will actually benefit Americans.
Some small businesses in New York City are celebrating the positive side of the recently passed taw overhaul. Even though there is a lot of talk about the big corporate entities like Apple, Facebook, or Google benefiting from this tax bill, Randall Filer, a professor of economics at Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center, said those corporate tax reductions will actually benefit Americans.
T.D. Jakes wants you to be an entrepreneur
Bishop T.D. Jakes is bringing his spiritual teachings to the business world. He wants readers of his new book "Soar" to have faith in their ability to be an entrepreneur. The tools he suggests in the book mirror what he preaches in his ministry.
Bishop T.D. Jakes is bringing his spiritual teachings to the business world. He wants readers of his new book "Soar" to have faith in their ability to be an entrepreneur. The tools he suggests in the book mirror what he preaches in his ministry.
The story of Sugar Hill Creamery
A couple in Harlem is bringing some nostalgia back to the neighborhood. They've opened a new ice cream shop with an old school vibe. Sugar Hill Creamery co-owner Nicholas Larsen told their story to Fox 5's Zachary Kiesch.
A couple in Harlem is bringing some nostalgia back to the neighborhood. They've opened a new ice cream shop with an old school vibe. Sugar Hill Creamery co-owner Nicholas Larsen told their story to Fox 5's Zachary Kiesch.
Small businesses in New York
As much as we love to shop at big national chains, small businesses are still vital to New York City's economy. City officials have launched an effort to drive dollars through the doors of small businesses. For over 100 years, Di Palo's has occupied the same street corner in Little Italy. But things haven't always been easy for this mom-and-pop shop. Lou Di Palo says the store has faced many challenges in five generations: two world wars, the Great Depression, a changing community, and more.
As much as we love to shop at big national chains, small businesses are still vital to New York City's economy. City officials have launched an effort to drive dollars through the doors of small businesses. For over 100 years, Di Palo's has occupied the same street corner in Little Italy. But things haven't always been easy for this mom-and-pop shop. Lou Di Palo says the store has faced many challenges in five generations: two world wars, the Great Depression, a changing community, and more.
Long Island based cookie company
A cookie company is churning out the sweets.
A cookie company is churning out the sweets.
Eu'Genia Shea
A mother-daughter duo in Brooklyn is bringing high-quality shea butter to the United States, while also helping the women producing it, back in their native Ghana. In Africa, specifically in Ghana, shea butter is called "women's gold." It's primarily picked and produced by women and is often the only source of income they have. At Eu'Genia Shea in Brooklyn, it is also women's gold, and is a wonder product for hair and skin.
A mother-daughter duo in Brooklyn is bringing high-quality shea butter to the United States, while also helping the women producing it, back in their native Ghana. In Africa, specifically in Ghana, shea butter is called "women's gold." It's primarily picked and produced by women and is often the only source of income they have. At Eu'Genia Shea in Brooklyn, it is also women's gold, and is a wonder product for hair and skin.
Just Bulbs to expand
Just Bulbs plans to leave its 60th Street location April 12 but instead of downsizing or disappearing like so many other long-time, mom-and-pop brick and mortars in this city, Just Bulbs is moving just two blocks away to a larger location to accommodate more bulbs and more customers in search of light.
Just Bulbs plans to leave its 60th Street location April 12 but instead of downsizing or disappearing like so many other long-time, mom-and-pop brick and mortars in this city, Just Bulbs is moving just two blocks away to a larger location to accommodate more bulbs and more customers in search of light.